Saskatchewan Provincial News

Sask. to address surgical backlog with increased capacity, privatized help

Sask. is looking to increase surgeries annually for the next four years, and increase ICU capacity to deal with pandemic consequences.

Dec 9, 2021 11:24 AM Read more >

Sask. opposition calling for public inquiry into government’s COVID response

Sask. opposition says the provincial government's conduct during the fourth wave needs investigating.

Dec 8, 2021 5:06 PM Read more >

SHA board declines to share details on recent resignations

The SHA board said details regarding the two recent departures are "privileged personal matters" that can't be made public.

Dec 8, 2021 3:32 PM Read more >

Sask. confirms first potential cases of Omicron variant in province

Four cases potentially identified to be the new Omicron strain of COVID-19 have been found in a Sask. household.

Dec 8, 2021 11:42 AM Read more >

COVID-19 booster vaccine availability expands to ages 50+

Residents aged 50 or older who received their last dose of the COVID-19 vaccine at least 5 months ago can now go for a booster shot.

Dec 7, 2021 1:30 PM Read more >

Scott Livingstone out as CEO of Saskatchewan Health Authority

Premier Scott Moe says Livingstone quit rather than being fired; SHA board refuses further comment but will release updates soon on their search for a new CEO

Dec 4, 2021 10:55 AM Read more >

MacKenzie Art Gallery returns stolen Hindu statue after more than 100 years

The Regina art gallery is reportedly reviewing multitudes of other pieces donated by its namesake, searching for other potentially stolen items

Dec 3, 2021 1:00 PM Read more >

SHA CEO resigns from position, new interim CEO announced

CEO Scott Livingstone has resigned from his position within the Saskatchewan Health Authority.

Dec 2, 2021 1:10 PM Read more >

Sask RCMP reaffirm commitment to offering help through ‘Clare’s Law’

As part of Saskatchewan Violence Prevention Week (Nov. 28th – Dec. 4th), the Saskatchewan RCMP are highlighting their participation in The Interpersonal Violence Disclosure Protocol

Dec 2, 2021 9:00 AM Read more >

Fentanyl drug checking strips made more accessible across Sask.

Drug testing strips are now available from the province, as fentanyl-related overdoses rise in Sask.

Dec 1, 2021 3:43 PM Read more >